Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Fine blade
Mow: 0.5 to 1.5 inches
Bermuda Sod Variety
Tahoma 31 Sod in Louisiana
Tahoma 31 is the newer OSU Bermuda bred for cold tolerance. Most cold-hardy Bermuda available. Sports-field quality with reduced winter dormancy. The pick for north Louisiana athletic fields and premium residential.
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What Is It?
Tahoma 31 Sod Explained
Tahoma 31 Bermuda is a Cynodon dactylon hybrid released by Oklahoma State University in 2018. It is documented as the most cold-tolerant Bermuda on the commercial market, with sports-field-quality density and excellent drought tolerance.
Best fit: north and central Louisiana sports fields where Bermuda needs to recover from winter freezes, premium residential across the state, and commercial properties that want a newer high-performance Bermuda. Grown by Craft Turf Farms and through the Sod Production Services licensed grower network.
Where Tahoma 31 does not fit: budget installs (Tifway 419 wins on price), or south LA where the cold tolerance is overkill. Tahoma 31 is the right pick when cold tolerance and newer breeding science are the priorities.
At a Glance
Tahoma 31 Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 6+ hours of direct sun
Shade: Light shade tolerated
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Excellent
Traffic: Excellent (sports-field quality)
USDA Zone
Zones 6-10 (most cold-tolerant Bermuda)
Salt Tolerance
Good
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.0
Louisiana Fit
Where Tahoma 31 Fits Best in Louisiana
Tahoma 31 suits north Louisiana sports fields and premium residential where cold tolerance matters. High school and college athletic fields in Caddo, Bossier, Ouachita, Lincoln, and Rapides parishes benefit from faster spring green-up. Also a strong residential pick for upscale north LA yards.
Common in: North LA athletic fields (Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, West Monroe, Ruston, Alexandria), premium custom residential in Spring Lake (Shreveport), Provenance, Garden District (Monroe), Garden District (Alexandria)
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Tahoma 31 fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Tahoma 31 Sod Pricing & Pallet Coverage
Pallet Coverage
A standard pallet covers approximately 450 square feet, cut as 16x24 inch slabs (typical, varies slightly by farm). Most yards in Louisiana run 1 to 4 pallets.
Half Pallets
Half pallets available for small repairs and patch jobs (approximately 225 square feet). Minimum order applies for delivery, not pickup.
Contractor Pricing
Contractor and builder pricing kicks in at five or more pallets per order. NET 30 terms for qualified accounts. Recurring delivery scheduling for ongoing jobs.
Care Schedule
How to Care for Tahoma 31 Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established Tahoma 31 needs about 0.7 to 1 inch per week. Excellent drought tolerance.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Reel mower preferred. Sharp blades, mow 1-2 times weekly during peak growth.
- Fertilizer schedule: 3 to 4 applications per year. Standard Bermuda heavy-feeder schedule.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February (south LA) or early March (north LA).
Honest Comparison
Tahoma 31 vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Tahoma 31 vs. Latitude 36
Both are OSU cold-tolerant Bermudas. Tahoma 31 is the newer 2018 release with the deepest cold tolerance on the market. Latitude 36 is the older 2010 OSU release with proven track record at LA farms like Simpson Sod. Pick Tahoma 31 for the deepest cold tolerance. Pick Latitude 36 for the proven LA-supplied cold-tolerant Bermuda.
Tahoma 31 vs. Tifway 419
Tahoma 31 is the cold-tolerant newer upgrade. 419 is the proven 1960 standard. Pick Tahoma 31 for north LA athletic fields where winter recovery matters. Pick 419 for south LA where the cold tolerance is unnecessary and 419's track record wins.
Common Questions
Tahoma 31 Sod FAQ
Tahoma 31 is documented as the most cold-tolerant Bermuda on the commercial market, extending to USDA Zone 6 reliably. Important for north LA where harder freezes can damage less cold-tolerant Bermudas.
Available through Craft Turf Farms (Foley AL, supplies LA) and the Sod Production Services licensed grower network. Supply is moderate but growing as more LA farms add it. Plan ahead for premium installs.
Tahoma 31 typically costs 30-50 percent more per pallet than 419 due to the newer release premium and licensing. Worth it for north LA athletic fields and premium installs.
Both are cold-tolerant OSU Bermudas. Tahoma 31 is newer (2018) with the deepest cold tolerance. Latitude 36 is older (2010) with proven LA supply at Simpson Sod and elsewhere. Either works. Tahoma 31 for the newest breeding, Latitude 36 for proven LA availability.
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